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Claim Text: The new digital divide is the gap between the top end of the global population – who have access to these power-intensive technologies – and those at the bottom, whose internet access, or lack of, remains static.
Simplified Text: New digital divide is the gap between the top end of the global population who have access to power-intensive technologies and those at the bottom whose internet access remains static
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: Opinion
Subject Tags: Technology Social Impact
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM (6 months ago)

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Enough of the billionaires and their big tech. ‘Frugal tech’ will build us all a better world

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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/aug/02/billionaire-big-tech-frugal-elon-musk-innovation

The article critiques the focus on expensive, top-down technology promoted by billionaires, advocating for 'frugal tech' solutions developed locally and collaboratively. It highlights examples like community networks and open-source microscopes, emphasizing their accessibility and impact. The author encourages readers to consider the kind of world they want to create through technology.

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